Fiber Splicer

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Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the one providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.

Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

Fiber Splicer (T3)

The Fiber Splicer position will splice & test fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor physical field environments. The position requires attention to detail regarding splice locations, termination points, splice quality, work environment safety, and general fiber optic construction. The role is subject to on‑call and shift duties, including weekends and holidays.

• Splicing on new construction and restoration for a variety of cable types (Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, OPGW, etc). Active splicing activity in cables with both dark fiber and lit services.
• Conduct and validate all testing of network equipment to ensure adherence to all Crown Castle Fiber procedures and equipment manufacturer’s specifications.
• Work with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed equipment and rings. Tests include validation of provisioning, alarm monitoring to the NMS, network switch protection, etc.
• Work with Fiber Optic, SONET, Ethernet and SDH test equipment including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, and sniffers.
• Perform site survey of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, equipment power plants, fiber cable, etc. Report any defects to the Operations Manager and/or OSP Project Engineer.
• Label and tag all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering Diagrams.
• Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems while assisting the NOC/customer.
• Participate in on‑call rotation schedule for nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.
• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary.
• Complete and maintain hard copy and/or electronic records of work completed on various assignments, including splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results.
• Interface with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance.
• Work independently for extended periods of time.
• Respond to Customer Troubles within 24 hours.
• Work closely with the NOC, Sales, Engineering, and customers.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

• One (1)+ year of experience in splicing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic networks and/or Outside Plant fiber experience. Or minimum of two (2) years of field experience or military experience.
• Prefer prior work experience with base station equipment, NMS, equipment installation and maintenance, low-power broadcast equipment, and experience in both the construction, installation and maintenance phases.
• Prefer prior use of Volt/Ohm meter, RF power meter, frequency sweep equipment, spectrum analyzer, fault locating equipment and battery conductance meters.
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred.
• Experience splicing ribbon and loose tube cables.
• A valid driver’s license is a job requirement to drive and operate a Crown Castle vehicle in this position. Subject to local and state eligibility, a pre‑employment background check with MVR will be conducted.